Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph and even a threat of a brief tornado are in the forecast for New Jersey Sunday before temperatures turn sharply colder tonight.
The blast of cold air will remain through the week with wind chills in the single digits and teens Sunday and Monday nights.
Forecasters continue to monitor the chance for a significant nor’easter snowstorm Wednesday into Thursday, though the timing and track remain uncertain.
Forecasters are tracking a potential nor’easter snowstorm that could hit New Jersey on Wednesday and Thursday.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
The probability for at least 6 inches of snow has increased for the southern half of New Jersey, according to Accuweather.com.
The immediate concern for Sunday is widespread wind damage and power outages as gusts could hit 60 mph.
“Through this afternoon, periods of moderate to heavy showers expected along with potential for thunder and increasing winds,” the National Weather Service said early Sunday. “Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5-1 inch could lead to localized minor flooding. Potential for thunderstorms and a brief tornado.”
The forecast for New Jersey today includes heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, winds gusting to 60 mph and the possibility of a brief tornado, according to the weather service. Temperatures are expected to plunge tonight with bitter cold wind chills.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
High wind warnings and advisories
The weather service has issued high wind warnings and advisories for the entire state.
The first of those warnings starts at 10 a.m., though the highest gusts could occur when a cold front passes offshore between 3 and 6 p.m., the weather service said.
“The high winds could lead to extensive power outages and tree damage,” the weather service said. “A few snow showers or snow squalls possible (10-20% chance) overnight tonight.”
The forecast for New Jersey today includes heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, winds gusting to 60 mph and the possibility of a brief tornado, according to the weather service. Temperatures are expected to plunge tonight with bitter cold wind chills.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
Strong to severe thunderstorms could hit the southern half of New Jersey ahead of the cold front between noon and 6 p.m., the weather service said.
High temperatures of 50 degrees and possibly 60 on Sunday will drop rapidly into the 20s and 30s. The gusty winds will continue overnight into Monday, making it feel much colder.
The forecast for New Jersey today includes heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, winds gusting to 60 mph and the possibility of a brief tornado, according to the weather service. Temperatures are expected to plunge tonight with bitter cold wind chills.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
Wind gusts on Monday are expected to be 40 to 50 mph.
Monday night will be even colder with wind chills below zero in northern counties and single digits through the rest of the state.
Nor’easter snowstorm brewing
The dangerous cold temperatures will remain through the week and could set up a nor’easter snowstorm for Wednesday and Thursday.
Forecasters are tracking a potential nor’easter snowstorm that could hit New Jersey on Wednesday and Thursday.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
Forecasters have stressed uncertainty on the track of the storm, but the probability has continued to increase in the last 24 hours of at least South Jersey getting hit by the storm.
The National Weather Service’s forecast has the probability of at least 4 inches of snow ranging from 30% in northwestern New Jersey to 70% in Atlantic and Cape May counties.
Forecasters are tracking a potential nor’easter snowstorm that could hit New Jersey on Wednesday and Thursday.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
The probability of more than a foot of snow is between 15 and 25%, according to the weather service.
Snowfall total forecasts have not yet been issued with the storm still a few days away.
Forecasters are tracking a potential nor’easter snowstorm that could hit New Jersey on Wednesday and Thursday.National Weather Service and AccuWeather
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